2nd Shift Manager (Manufacturing / Production)

2nd Shift Manager (Manufacturing / Production) Lexington, NC 27262 Overview Position Type Full Time About the Role We are seeking a hands-on 2nd Shift Manager to lead our production operations during evening hours. This role oversees both Kitchen and Packaging teams, providing direction to supervisors and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and meets quality standards. This is a great opportunity for a strong supervisor or lead ready to step into a broader leadership role without the full scope of a plant-wide Production Manager. What You'll Do Lead the Shift Oversee all 2nd shift production activities across Kitchen and Packaging Provide direction and support to department supervisors Serve as the primary point of contact for all shift-related issues Drive Production Performance Ensure production schedules are executed on time with minimal downtime or waste Monitor staffing and adjust as needed to maintain efficiency Coordinate closely with Maintenance, Quality, and Warehouse teams Support & Develop Supervisors Coach and guide supervisors on performance, accountability, and team management Reinforce expectations around attendance, conduct, and productivity Help build a strong, consistent leadership culture across the shift Maintain Safety & Quality Standards Enforce food safety practices, GMPs, and PPE requirements Ensure all processes meet internal quality and audit standards Partner with QA to verify product quality and proper line startup/shutdown Own the Shift Execution Complete shift reporting and communicate key updates to leadership Identify issues quickly and take action to resolve or escalate Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready production floor What We're Looking For 2–5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing (food production preferred) Experience supervising teams or leading a department/shift Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment Working knowledge of food safety, GMPs, or quality standards Ability to lead by example and hold teams accountable Comfortable being hands-on and present on the production floor Preferred:Experience in food manufacturing or high-speed production environments Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus Why Join Us Growing food manufacturing company with strong leadership support Opportunity to step into a multi-department leadership role Clear path for growth as we expand operations Collaborative, team-focused culture Work Environment Manufacturing setting (kitchen and packaging areas) Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs) Forklift certification preferred or willingness to obtain Piedmont Candy is an Equal Opportunity Employer